QUEEN'S THEATRE.
■. Lillian Hall-Davics, one of England's most promising screen stars, and Carl Brisson, who recently forsook the stage for screen work, are starred in "Tho King," at , the Qucvu'si Theatre.. With the leading 'parts taken by two such celebrities, "The King" would be a success, ' even if the story wcro not as intriguing as it 1 is. It deals with the adventures of a young boxer who ]s working out a precarious existence at fairs throughout the country.. Skilful though lie Is. his proficiency does riot carry him very fur up the pugilistic ladder until the boxing booth is one day visited by a great Dght promuter and his heavy-weight champion. Struck by tho skill of the .sideshow man the promotor offers him a position as sparring partner nt the training quarters of tho champion, which enables the young boxer to -marry the girl he loves. Moreover they now find tliemaelvos transplanted to a world whore boxing Js regarded as a scierico and not as brute endurance. There is an excellent supporting programme Including a Fox News, gazette, and comedy.
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 51, 4 March 1929, Page 5
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QUEEN'S THEATRE.
Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 51, 4 March 1929, Page 5
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